Unlearning to Succeed: Francesca Phillips on Finding Your Good Space

In this episode of Finding Fearless, I sat down with Francesca Phillips, founder of The Good Space. We dove into her journey from the music industry to becoming an advocate for purposeful living and creativity. Francesca shared her powerful experiences with depression and discovering her ADHD, and how these realizations shaped her unique approach to work and life. We discussed the pervasive "hustle mindset" and why it"s so difficult to let go of.  A core theme of our conversation was the vital importance of aligning your work with your personal values to create a more balanced and fulfilling life. Key Themes:Francesca"s pivot from music industry management to nurturing creatives.Overcoming the societal pressure to constantly "hustle."The transformative power of understanding your own mental health and neurodivergence.How AI can free up time, and the importance of using that time for creativity and connection.Strategies for building a life and career that are truly aligned with your deepest values. 00:39 Meet Francesca Phillips 02:38 Francesca"s Journey to The Good Space 04:34 The Power of Morning Routines 06:43 Overcoming Depression and Finding Purpose 08:47 Challenging the Hustle Culture 15:05 Cultural Differences in Work-Life Balance 23:52 Redefining Value and Ambition 32:43 Discovering Personal Values 33:21 Aligning Work with Values 34:00 Experimenting with Nervous System Regulation 35:06 Challenging Capitalist Conditioning 39:31 Embracing Neurodiversity 47:13 Creating a Supportive Routine 50:52 Unplugging from Social Media Get ready for the Advisory Amplified Tour! I"m hitting the road this fall, with FinTech and accounting innovators for a high-impact, one-day event in six cities. We"re diving into the future of advisory—think AI, automation, pricing, payroll, and people-first leadership.  If you"re a modern firm owner aiming to grow your impact, streamline services, or connect with peers, you can"t miss this! Join us in Seattle, LA, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, or Boston. Tickets are just $99.  Visit to  www.advisoryamplified.com register now! Connect with Francesca"s Work: The Good Space Substack NewsletterWebsite: findyourgoodspace.com Personal site: francescaphillips.co  Connect with Fearless Foundry: Fearless FoundryMadeline Reeves Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.